Yellow Legs x Slate Legs = White Legs?

[speckledhen]

Got it! Thanks, Tim. I think I need a scholarship to the Tim Adkerson School of Genetics, LOL. Any of those available?

I understood everything you just said, too. I must be getting smarter.

 

[KKluckers]

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I had some Orpington eggs I bought that had chicks hatch with yellow feet. Must of been from something croosed in. I got rid of them because I was told a yellow skinned bird does not carry a white skinned gene. Is this true Tim?

 

[tadkerson]

Korfus,

You are correct. Since the yellow skin gene is recessive, it takes two of the genes to make the bird have yellow skin. I would not be too quick to cull yellow shanked chicks. The shanks could change color as they get older. The orpingtons I have had in the past did not show the yellow. Sometimes wheaten based birds have leg color changes from hatch to an older age.

Cynthia,

I am writing a book on chicken genetics. It will take me a while to finish because of the way I approach the subject. I will have pictures and diagrams along with quick reference tables. I try to present the information in different formats in order to educate the reader. I also analyze the results of research papers and present the information in two or three different ways. It will be useful for breeders. Once I get the book about three quarters finished, I will look around for a publisher.


Tim

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi!
Isn't there also something about the barring having an effect on dark skin?

edited to add: Tim, That will be a must-have book. Can't wait!
Lisa

 

[BamaChicken]

Tim if you need any help getting a publisher to publish it for you we will all sign a list for you. I want one of the a first editions. I think that is great that you are going to have pictures. I need picture explainations.

 

[speckledhen]

Yep, you told me about your book. Cant wait for it to come out. I always appreciate your willingness to help us genetics-challenged people.

 

[MissPrissy]

I am waiting (impatiently I might add) since you told me about your book. I need it! With enough pre-orders you could self publish the first printing!

 

[KKluckers]

Thanks Tim. Also, add me to the long line.

 

[tadkerson]

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Lisa,

You are correct the barring gene will inhibit the addition of black pigment to the skin and into the dermis(tissue under the skin). Two barring genes inhibit black pigment better than one barring gene. Female barred rocks (one barring gene) can have dusky yellow legs while males (two barring genes) should have much cleaner legs.

Thanks for the kind words concerning the book. I still have quit a bit of work to do on the book. I have two chapters almost finished and bits and pieces of other chapters. I want to have an entire chapter devoted to the genetics of down color. I hope to work on that chapter next summer.

Tim

 

[Anny]

I really like that mix of chicken, they are very cute, they have the cute barrred look but the pea comb.